Man in ceremonial mask and costume, Kasai, Congo, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Man in ceremonial mask and costume, Kasai, Congo, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Kasai, Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
An indigenous person is posed outside dressed in a traditional costume. A thatched hut can also be seen in the distance.
The back of the postcard has a handwritten message in French and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Soeurs de la Charite de Jesus et de Marie, Gand", and also the caption: "34- Congo, Kasai. (Tribu des Bakwa Mputu). 1e ou _ personnification de l'esprit d'un defunt - fait son apparition au villiage." ("personification of the spirit of a deceased - made its appearance in village") The back of the postcard also contains information about the publisher: "Ern Thill Bruxelles"
Extent: 14 x 9 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection / Other Creator: Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
Collection Date: 1880-1950
Container / Volume: Box 20

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